Enrollment
1,696
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Port Richmond High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Richmond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010302850
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Richmond High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #9 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Richmond High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Richmond High School ranks #9 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Richmond High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Richmond High School
Port Richmond High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 1,696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Port Richmond High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Richmond High School compares
Port Richmond High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,696 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,696
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 23.0%
White 13.1%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Port Richmond High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Port Richmond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Richmond High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,696 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Richmond High School
How many students attend Port Richmond High School?
Port Richmond High School has 1,696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond High School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Richmond High School?
76.0% of students at Port Richmond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Richmond High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Richmond High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Richmond High School?
Port Richmond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Richmond High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Richmond High School ranks #9 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Staten Island on the city page.
Is Port Richmond High School a good school?
Port Richmond High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Port Richmond High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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